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Posteromedial Capsule (Knee) Detail

capsula articulationis genus posteromedialis detail

The posteromedial knee capsule reinforces the posterior medial joint boundary, providing the posteromedial corner constraint alongside the posterior oblique ligament and semimembranosus expansions.

Region: Knee
Biomechanics

Function & Actions

Contributes to posteromedial rotational stability, supplements the MCL and POL in resisting valgus and external rotation, and forms the posterior medial joint boundary.

Clinical Relevance

Clinical Notes

Posteromedial capsular tightening (posteromedial capsulorrhaphy) is performed in medial compartment reconstructive surgery to reduce posteromedial instability when the PMC is insufficient after ligament repair.

Pathology

Common Injuries & Conditions

Posteromedial Capsulorrhaphy in Medial Instability

Posteromedial knee capsular plication combined with MCL repair to address combined medial and posteromedial instability patterns in complex knee ligament injuries.

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